<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>WV.gov Family, Home &amp; Community News RSS</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&amp;web=/news&amp;page=3bb5a034-92fd-4637-809b-f3f8c3d306a9&amp;wp=3d65ed37-6810-4571-85e9-252621b5e40e</link><description>RSS Feed for all WV.gov Family, Home &amp; Community News</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>West Virginia Location to Be Used in Tony Scott's "Unstoppable"</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/tourism/Pages/WestVirginiaLocationtoBeUsedinTonyScott'sUnstoppable.aspx</link><description>While Follansbee, W.Va., waits for its cinematic debut in Robert Tinnell's film, "Feast of the Seven Fishes," it will soon get to share the spotlight with Bellaire, Brewster, Mingo Junction and Martins Ferr</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:09:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court to Hold Adoption Month Press Conference</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/supremecourt/Pages/SupremeCourttoholdAdoptionMonthPressConference.aspx</link><description>For the second year, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is hosting a press conference during National Adoption Month to promote awareness of the thousands of children in foster care in the state and nation who are</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:44:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>W.Va. State Park Gift Cards Are Popular Holiday Giving Items</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/natural-resources/Pages/WVaStateParkGiftCardsArePopularHolidayGivingItems.aspx</link><description>West Virginia State Park Gift Cards are in demand this time of year and continue to be a popular holiday gift option. As was offered last year, State Parks will provide “Something Extra</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:04:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Nov. 23-Dec.6</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/tourism/Pages/TourismAdventureMediaAdvisoryNov23-Dec6.aspx</link><description>This holiday light drive-through features a colorful array of animated and still holiday light displays. Sponsored by various businesses and individuals, this light show covers both City Park and Southwood Park,</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:00:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hunters, Churches, and the Public Can Help Support the Hunters Helping the Hungry Program</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/natural-resources/Pages/Hunters,Ch8urches,andthePublicCanHelpSupporttheHuntersHelpingtheHungryProgram.aspx</link><description>The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) invites allWest Virginiahunters, churches, and the general public to help supportDNR’s charitableHunters Helping the Hungry(HHH)</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:24:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre "Shoot-out at the Kari Mae Corral": Nov. 7, Canaan Valley Resort State Park</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/tourism/Pages/MurderMysteryDinnerTheatreShoot-outattheKariMaeCorralNov7,CanaanValleyResortStatePark.aspx</link><description>Enjoy an evening dinner theater production along with fine culinary dining from Canaan’s own Executive Chef Nemat Odeh. Comedy, intrigue and good food adds up to a memorable evening. The </description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:48:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia Gets "A" In National Report</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/supremecourt/Pages/WestVirginiaGetsAInNationalReport.aspx</link><description>West Virginia received one of the top grades in a national review of the way states appoint attorneys to represent the interests of children in abuse and neglect juvenile court proceedings</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:48:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Statement from the Governor Regarding EPA's Actions Today:</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/governor/Pages/StatementfromtheGovernorRegardingEPA'sActionsToday.aspx</link><description>“To say that I am mad would be an understatement,” Gov. Joe Manchin said about his learning of the EPA’s announcement today.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:02:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Oct. 24 - Nov. 1</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/tourism/Pages/TourismAdventureMediaAdvisoryOct24-Nov1.aspx</link><description>West Virginia Turkey Festival: Oct. 23-24; Mathias
This year marks the 55th anniversary of the festival, which was started in 1955, to honor the many turkey farmers in the Lost River Valley of Hardy County. </description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:25:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Adventure Media Advisory; Pick Your Own Pumpkin and Other Fun-Filled Fall Activities</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/tourism/Pages/TourismAdventureMe45diaAdvisory.aspx</link><description>Spend the day on the farm, select the freshest West Virginia grown fruits and vegetables at a local market or join in the fall festivities at events throughout the state. From pick-your-own farms to autumn</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:07:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia's Biggest, Most Daring Event Celebrates its 30th Anniversary Oct. 17, 2009</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/tourism/Pages/WestVirginia'sBiggest,MostDaringEventCelebratesits30thAnniversaryOct17,2009.aspx</link><description>Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Bridge Day offers plenty of thrills on the New River Gorge Bridge on Oct. 17.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:11:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Discover Hot Spots for Cool Fall Getaway Weekends in West Virginia</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/Pages/DiscoverHotSpotsforCoolFallGetawayWeekendsinWestVirginia.aspx</link><description>– Whether you yearn for a relaxing retreat, a romantic hideaway, or quick vacation adventure, West Virginia can accommodate your weekend getaway needs.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:10:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celtic Folk Fest Set at North Bend for September 26</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/natural-resources/Pages/CelticFolkFestSetatNorthBendforSeptember26.aspx</link><description>Saturday, September 26th, brings a lively Celtic Folk Fest to the North Bend State Park amphitheater. Visitors will enjoy a full afternoon and evening of events, mirth, fun, culture and history on the outdoor stage</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:55:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Oct. 10-18</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/tourism/Pages/TourismAdventureMediaAdvisoryOct10-18.aspx</link><description>This year marks the 55th anniversary for the West Virginia Black Walnut Festival. The all-day festival includes a grand parade, kid’s parade, flea market, fireman’s contest, quilt contest, live music, food vendors, carnival,</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:22:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Orders State Flags to Be Lowered in Memory Of Patrolman Jerry Jones</title><link>http://www.wv.gov/news/governor/Pages/GovernorOrdersStateFlagstoBeLoweredinMemoryOfPatrolmanJerryJones.aspx</link><description>Gov. Joe Manchin has ordered all state flags displayed at state facilities lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of Charleston Police Patrolman Jerry Alan Jones.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:06:38 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>